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29 Jesus said to him, “Have you come to believe because you have seen me? r Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.” ] The risen Jesus reveals his glory and confers the Spirit. This story fulfills the basic need for testimony to the resurrection. What we have here is not a record but a series of single stories.
Homily notes are provided to help priests and deacons bring the message of God’s infinite mercy to their parishioners. Although heavily drawing from the readings of the day, these notes can be used at any time—for example, during a Prayer Service for Forgiveness and Healing.
John 20:28 is part of the resurrection narrative of John and the appearances of the resurrected Lord Jesus (Jn 20-21) to his disciples. It is also part of the story of Thomas, which is interwoven in the second part of the gospel and found in John 11:1-16 (-45), John 14:5-6 and John 20:24-29.
John 20: 19-29 As believers, we are aware that Jesus will never leave us, nor will He ever forsake us. Those who have been saved by His grace are indwelt with the Holy Spirit. He is our constant companion and guide. While we may not always be aware of the Lord’s presence, He is always near to us.
Our passage, 20:19-31, contains two (#s 7 & 8) of the four resurrection appearances of Jesus to the disciples and to Mary that are found in the fourth gospel. These are unique to this gospel and are not
Fulfill for us your gracious promise, O Lord, we pray, so that by his coming the Holy Spirit may make us witnesses before the world to the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Read the following Scripture two or three times.
John tells us that Peter and John, were immediately on the spot to check out the women's story. They conducted a careful & thorough investigation - but all they found were the linen wrappings.
